Scholarship

Applications are open for 2027’s scholarship. Deadline is 12 midnight, December 1, 2026.

The scholarship supports continued study of classical music performance. Awards (up to $400) are disbursed directly to winners’ designated instructor; ensemble program; summer opportunity; or school, conservatory, or college music fee.

Winners may be invited to perform during Music on the Hill’s festival.

Eligibility: Rhode Island residents, ages 13 to 18

All instruments, including voice. Chamber groups may apply together and share the prize. One application per person, please.

The application includes:

- Audition: VIDEO recording, one piece, four to eight minutes

- Title and composer of selection

- Name, age, hometown, school, and a brief description of your music study

There is no application fee.

Applications are adjudicated on the basis of musicianship and performance. Judges include Artistic Director John Pellegrino and several members of Music on the Hill’s ensemble. Finalists may be asked to play for the panel on Zoom. Prizes are awarded at the panel’s discretion.

2026’s winners were pianist Ian Lin and cellist Alejandro Quintero Cashore. Five musicians earned Honorable Mention prizes of $100:

• Edwin Chen, age 16, piano, Johnston, La Salle Academy

• Kevin Chen, age 17, piano, North Providence, North Providence HS

• Eden Conwell, age 16, piano, Portsmouth, Portsmouth HS

• David Delaplain, age 15, piano, Hope, home school

• Audrey Huang, age 13, harp, Barrington, Barrington MS

Our scholarship program is made possible by the generous support of Susan and Kenneth Loiacono.